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Contract Litigation Attorney (OR Bar Required)
Portland, OR (Remote Flexibility Available)
About the Role
LHH has partnered with a great firm who is seeking a Contract Attorney with at least 5+ years of litigation experience to support a growing practice handling insurance-related matters for established clients. This is a long-term contract role with the potential to convert to a full-time position for the right fit.
This opportunity offers significant flexibility, including fully remote work, with optional access to a Portland office. Candidates will attend an initial onsite day to receive equipment and onboarding.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct legal research and case analysis
• Perform case intake, file review, and document review
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
• Support discovery and case management
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and legal teams
• Take on increasingly substantive work based on performance and experience
Qualifications
• Active Oregon Bar license required
• Minimum 5+ years of litigation experience
• Insurance defense experience is a plus but not required
• Strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage deadlines in a remote or hybrid environment
Work Environment & Schedule
• Remote-friendly (fully remote or hybrid optional)
• Portland office available for those who prefer onsite work
• Initial onsite visit required for onboarding and equipment pickup
• Flexible scheduling; full-time (40 hours/week) preferred, part-time considered
Why Apply
• Long-term, stable contract opportunity with high-quality work
• Flexibility in schedule and work location
• Opportunity to gain or deepen insurance defense experience
• Potential for temp-to-hire conversion
Compensation & Details:
• Hourly Pay Range: Up to $70/hour, depending on experience and qualifications
• Contract- ongoing and open ended
• Remote, with options to go in office if preferred
• This is a contract position; benefits eligibility (if applicable) will be discussed during the interview process
**Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pay Details: $30.00 to $70.00 per hour
Search managed by: Deavonnie Spadoni
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.